How to Replace your Pool Pump |
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| Chances are if you’re a pool owner, at one point you will have to replace your pool pump motor. But never fear we are here to get you started on the process. Before we start on this journey I need to say that if you’re not comfortable with testing electrical connections or disconnecting your pump / pool equipment, call a professional to come out and replace the pump. |
| The first thing you want to do is check to make sure that it’s actually the pool pump that is bad and not just a electrical connection problem. To do this, use a voltmeter and test the connection going to the pump when it should be running. If there is power going to the pump and it’s not working then it needs to be replaced so go in a make sure to switch the breaker OFF at the panel box or you run the risk of a bad electrocution! |
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| You will want to write down all the information on the pump label to get all the specifics of your pump, this way you can make sure to get a replacement pump that matches your old one in performance. It’s a good idea to check for leaks or any problems in the plumbing and purchase any parts if needed. |
| Once you have all your necessary parts it’s time to get in there and start disconnecting the old pump. You should disconnect the power and ground wires from the motor and label them to remember which is which later. Next you will want to disconnect the supply and return lines the come / go to the pool; this might be a good time to install a union in the pvc pipe to make repairing later easier. |
| Once you have the old motor out you will want to put in on the supplied base or wood and level the pump. Now size all your plumbing getting the inlet and outlet in the right position to make the connections. Now connect the plumbing to the pump, then reconnect the wires that you have labeled according to the manufacturers wiring diagram. Once everything is wired back up and all the plumbing connections are made you don’t want to turn the pump on right away, the pvc glue needs to dry for a few hours or however long the glue recommends. |
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| Now our glue is dry and a pump is wired up, for the first time start you want to fill the basket chamber with water so the pump can prime itself, and then close the lid. Double check that all your connections are tight and make sure the on off switch is in the off position before you turn the power on. You can now turn back on the breaker then go back to your pump and turn on the service switch to check for power and the correct wiring. If the pump starts with no strange noise then turn it back on again and let it run and you have installed correctly. If there are weird noises or leaks you need to turn off and repair / troubleshoot. |
| You should always refer to your manufacturers manual when doing any install but now you replace your swimming pool pump and save yourself some money. |
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| Posted by PoolGuru on February 13,2009 07:55 AM |
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